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Bells of St. Mary's, The (1945) Rank 4 Reviews

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Movie critics combined give Bells of St. Mary's, The (1945) a score of 3.5250 out of 4

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Chicago Reader (Dave Kehr)

Leo McCarey's 1945 sequel to his hugely successful Going My Way (1944), with Bing Crosby back as Father O'Malley, the pipe-smoking priest of the New York slums. Going My Way is probably the worst of McCarey's major films--obvious, coy, fearsomely ...read the complete Bells of St. Mary's movie review at Chicago Reader (Dave Kehr)

TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)

Touchingly sentimental, but strong in all the right places. ...read the complete Bells of St. Mary's movie review at TV Guide's Movie Guide (--)

Turner Classic Movies

The filming was pleasant and relaxed, and became even more so early in the ...read the complete Bells of St. Mary's movie review at Turner Classic Movies

At-A-Glance Film Reviews (--)

The Bells of St. Mary's, a worthy sequel to Going My Way and better in some ways, has the uncanny ability to break your heart and uplift it at the same time. Like Going My Way, it features an interlocking series of subthreads, all concerning the ...read the complete Bells of St. Mary's movie review at At-A-Glance Film Reviews (--)

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DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")

Looking for flicks to put you in the holiday mood no matter what time of year it is? You know, make you feel all "Christmasy" all year 'round? Well, look no further, because Artisan has issued two classics for your enjoyment, each on very nice discs. ...read the complete Bells of St. Mary's movie review at DVD Authority.com ("Fusion3600")

Movie Mirror (Sanderson Beck)

Father O'Malley (Bing Crosby) arrives at St. Mary's and learns the previous priest left because the sisters got their way. O'Malley meets Sister Superior Mary Benedict (Ingrid Bergman) and the sisters. Then he gives the students a holiday. Mary says ...read the complete Bells of St. Mary's movie review at Movie Mirror (Sanderson Beck)

Variety ()

The Bells of St. Mary's is warmly sentimental, has a simple story leavened with many laughs and bears comparison with Going My Way. ...read the complete Bells of St. Mary's movie review at Variety ()